Job Description

About RJ Lawn & Landscape

RJ Lawn & Landscape is a family-owned and operated, full-service lawn and landscape company based in Waukee, Iowa—a suburb of Des Moines. Since 1997, our mission has been to create beautiful experiences for our clients and our team. We offer services ranging from turf care and irrigation to landscape construction and premium horticulture care.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services every day. Our team is driven by a desire to be the most knowledgeable and dependable in our industry. We apply our Core Values—Dependable, Honest, Driven, Team Builders, and Professional—to everything we do, ensuring tailored solutions with meticulous results.

Our Culture

At RJ Lawn & Landscape, culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Since 1997, we’ve built a team that thrives on dependability, honesty, driven, team builders, and professional. These Core Values guide our decisions, shape our relationships, and fuel our passion for creating beautiful outdoor experiences.

We believe in investing in our people. From hands-on training and winter professional development to bilingual communication and leadership growth, we’re committed to helping every team member succeed. Whether you're part of our H-2B team or a local hire, you’ll find a workplace that values your contributions and supports your journey.

At RJ, we don’t just build landscapes—we build careers, character, and community. If you're looking for a place where high standards meet genuine care, where your work matters and your growth is prioritized, you’ll feel right at home here.

Objective:

Manage and develop the Landscape Maintenance team in creating beautiful spaces & experiences for clients in residential and commercial settings. Landscape Maintenance includes caring for existing landscapes and property amenities with services such as but not limited to: plant care; mulch maintenance; landscape bed weed control; trimming & pruning of shrubs, trees, perennials; pressure washing; plant replacements and enhancements to existing landscape beds.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and maintain accountability for Landscape Maintenance operations.
• Analyze department budgets and financials to monitor departmental productivity and overall effectiveness.
• Provide leadership & training to direct reports to ensure quality in the landscape maintenance department is consistent and processes are followed by all. This includes but it not limited to: Accurate job ticket completion; Management & development of landscape maintenance team members; Quality control checks of team members’ work product for horticultural accuracy & completeness; Manage daily O&M of departments tools & equipment for safe/efficient operation.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive horticultural training program for team members.
• Manage crew schedules to meet the needs of clients, operations, and procurement.
• Coordinate procurement for ordering and delivery of materials to ensure timely job execution
• Coordinate & communicate with Fleet Manager for equipment needs & repairs
• Assist sales team with field identification of plants, diseases, and environmental factors to support job planning; Assist sales team by identifying enhancement opportunities at current client sites for Account Manager-Client follow ups.
• Perform field work at key projects requiring expertise and/or as needed
• Attend continuing education classes as required to maintain certifications
• Perform snow removal duties as assigned
• Promote, demonstrate and enforce safety procedures & company policies
• Support and enforce RJ Lawn & Landscape vision, mission, and core values

Measures of Accountability:

• Annual financial goals of Landscape Maintenance Department - Revenue & Net Margin
• Department & Crew Efficiency
• Client Satisfaction (customer compliments or complaints)
• Training Completion & Team Development
• Safety Record of Department
• Quality Control Scores
• Timeliness of Scheduling & Job Completion
• Collaboration Effectiveness with Sales and Fleet Teams
• Quarterly Rocks Achievement

Reports to: Operations Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-Yr horticulture degree or equivalent 5 years of horticultural experience
• Mastery of large and medium-sized equipment operation
• Current 3OT applicator’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in landscape maintenance operations
• Experience in crew or department leadership
• Advanced horticultural knowledge
• Tree, shrub, perennial, and annual ID
• Plant and landscape disease ID
• Disease and plant injury treatment procedures
• Current CDL endorsement

Required Documentation:

• Confidentiality Agreement & 2-Year Non-Solicitation Clause
• Valid Driver’s License & Insurable Driving Record
• I-9 Verification Form
• Clear Background Check

Compensation:

Base Salary +

Health Insurance Plan Options (minimum 50% paid by RJ for employee selection)

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability fully paid by RJ

Continuing Education & Business Development Membership Dues

Simple Individual Retirement Account with 3% match by RJ Lawn & Landscape

Paid Time Off (.05 x hours worked, April–March calendar; .075 after 5 years)

Paid Holidays (6 Federal + Birthday)

Cell Phone & Company Vehicle

Application Instructions

Resumes and cover letters should be sent to paolin@rjlawnandlandscape.com.

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